Steve W Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 OK a simple question for a Monday morning. As I'm new to working on my car I thought I would check with you guy's. I'm in the process of replacing the rear brake disk's and pads on my Di dion car. So far so good just the callipers left to refit. First bolt in and tightened to 35 ft/lb. Now the problem is there is just no room to fit a socket and torque wrench on the rear bolt ? So my stupid question is 'should I just remove the bolt on the lower damper mounting and swing this to one side'. Or am I missing a trick somewhere ? If so what is the torque setting for this bolt ? Am I right in thinking that this must be tightened with the car on the ground. Something in the build manual about 'correct preload of rubber bushes'. Oh ps Should I replace the rear hub nuts or is some thread lock fine before they torque up to 200 ft/lb. Sorry for this rambling question but hey it is Monday and I'm desperate to keep away from the boring work I have to do today. Edited by - steve w on 21 Jan 2002 10:03:23 Edited by - steve w on 21 Jan 2002 10:05:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Steve, Use a U/J to get access to the second bolt. You should ALWAYS replace the 41mm nuts. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted January 21, 2002 Author Share Posted January 21, 2002 Thanks Arnie I now have new nuts and a bending bit eek.gif Edited by - steve w on 21 Jan 2002 16:19:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Steve, I'm about to replace my rear discs as well and wondered whether when you removed the callipers, did you have any problem moving them out of the way of the disc, with the brake pipe still attached, or did you remove the pipe as well? Is this the time to replace the two rear brake pipes with braided hoses? Steve Mell PTM 88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Steve, You have to remove the brake pipe. Caterham didn't use to recommend using flexi hoses on the rear brakes, but I never really understood why - maybe they are in the line of fire for stuff thrown up from under the car? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 I've had Aerquip hoses on the back of mine for 4yrs with no problems at all Some say that the increased length of the flexible makes the pedal softer and you shold always keep your flexis as short as possible , non the less hasn't troubled me. jj180BHP DVA K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 I have run Aeroquip fexible hose throughout the braking system on my car since 1995. No issues with loss of pedal "feel" Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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